Ebersberg in environmental action: promoting biodiversity through projects!

Ebersberg in environmental action: promoting biodiversity through projects!

Environmental protection is very important in the Ebersberg district. Regular excursions to nature conservation projects are a central part of the commitment under the leadership of District Administrator Robert Niedergesäß (CSU). These tours give participants the opportunity to experience first-hand how biodiversity and sustainable landscape management are promoted. A first stop led to the district's own area near Kreuz in the municipality of Glonn, known for its species-rich semi-dry lawns, which are not only maintained but also enhanced by the measures taken by the landscape conservation association. Late mowing and the removal of the mown material have significantly improved the habitat for many rare plant and insect species, such as the spotted gentian and the Hauhechel blue. The Süddeutsche Zeitung reports that...

But that's not all: the second stop in the excursion series was an exciting grazing project in the Brucker Moos. This area of ​​around 55 hectares was launched in 2023, in close collaboration with local farmers. Robust species such as Galloway cattle, Exmoor ponies and water buffalo are used here and perform extensive grazing all year round. The goal is to create structurally rich habitats for a diverse range of flora and fauna. District Administrator Niedergesäß praised the valuable work of the landscape conservation association, which provides significant support and advice on the projects.

The influence of the moors

Josef Rüegg, managing director of the Ebersberg Landscape Conservation Association, regularly leads groups through the Brucker Moos and welcomes those interested in ecology. During a bike tour in July 2023, he explained the exciting history of the origins of the moor, which consists of fens and raised moors. However, many areas are no longer of ecological quality because they have been systematically drained since 1850 to create agricultural land. Rüegg, who has also published a book about moors, emphasizes that intact raised moors store twice as much CO2 as forests. The Greens report that...

Another important goal of the landscape conservation association is the rewetting of the moor areas in coordination with the property owners. The Ebersberg district therefore buys up areas in the moor in order to re-water these areas, which is done, for example, by closing drainage ditches. Moore also provides a habitat for many special animal and plant species that have adapted to wet locations.

Nature-based solutions in climate protection

The big picture also becomes visible in the context of current challenges such as climate change and loss of biodiversity. The use of nature-based solutions (NbS) is becoming increasingly important. Measures such as rewetting peatlands can stop detected CO2, which not only contributes to achieving the Paris Agreement but also promotes biodiversity. These approaches are more cost-effective than technical CO2 reduction methods while improving human well-being. The report shows more about this Federal Environment Agency, which also points to the need for political support and financial investment.

In summary, it can be said that the Ebersberg district has a good knack for environmental protection. The combination of practical measures, political commitment and the support of experts ensures that the region remains not only ecologically viable, but also livable for future generations.